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2. Internal Parasites

Internal parasites are parasites that live inside the body of the

host. They live in muscles, intestines, liver, etc. Examples of in-
ternal parasites are: tape worms, round worms and liver

flukes.

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Effects of parasites of cattle

 Pests, like ticks, tsetse flies, mites and fleas suck blood from

the host leading to emaciation.

 Some pests spread diseases to animals e.g. Nagana, East

coast fever, red water, etc.

 Some pests cause damage to the skin of the host making it of

low quality

 Some pests cause discomfort and irritation to the host

 Some parasites suck food and blood from host making it

malnourished and unhealthy